Conte backs Cahill to succeed Terry as Chelsea captain


Britain Football Soccer - Chelsea v Southampton - Premier League - Stamford Bridge - 25/4/17 Chelsea's Gary Cahill celebrates scoring their second goal Reuters / Stefan Wermuth Livepic

(Reuters) - Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is in line to succeed John Terry as captain of the Premier League champions next season, manager Antonio Conte said on Friday.

Cahill, 31, has led Chelsea for the majority of the campaign with Terry, who is leaving the club at the end of the season, starting only five league games.

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